From 25 down to single figures in a year

[Jimaroid]

It wasn't until i ditched the parkland i started getting better at links golf and once id had a season of just golf on one course my handicap came down. went from 12 to almost 8 that year.

That might not be the case for everyone in this situation, but one course helped me understand what i had to do to get lower scores better.

Shucks, you're too kind. Interestingly, more competitions over the links is one of the biggest ways I hope to hit my goals this year. We'll see how it pans out, I'm thinking that the larger greens and more consistent surfaces will help me on my way.

 

[patricks148]

Shucks, you're too kind. Interestingly, more competitions over the links is one of the biggest ways I hope to hit my goals this year. We'll see how it pans out, I'm thinking that the larger greens and more consistent surfaces will help me on my way.

Last time i played the new, the greens were quick but very bumpy.... not a good combination

You just need to cut out that odd bad shot every couple of holes and make them a bogie rather than a double

 

[garyinderry]

Hitting the ball off the tee quite long will be a huge advantage in getting to this target. You could probably get by on a smoking short game, long off the tee and ok irons.

At 6ft 1 & 16 stone id say you have a bit of power in you. Use it to your advantage.

 

[robert.redmile]

haven't bought anything golf related for 2 days, and getting withdrawal symptoms........

Can you recommend me an indoor putting mat, I like that idea...................

Ps -follow me on @robredmile on twitter for more updates on my progress and witty banter.................

 

[garyinderry]

http://www.golfstoreeurope.com/en/Well-Putt-Welling-Putt-Training-Mat/m-7234.aspx

 

[MendieGK]

haven't bought anything golf related for 2 days, and getting withdrawal symptoms........

Can you recommend me an indoor putting mat, I like that idea...................

Ps -follow me on @robredmile on twitter for more updates on my progress and witty banter.................

There are loads available on the interent etc, i dont have a standard putting mat for in the house i am afraid so wouldnt want to say 'get this one'.

However, this is the kind of thing you want - http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_a...9OaFZ3dYfng3wkx1LFGkTDT7fjtqLzYvBsaAvJJ8P8HAQ

Thats quite expensive but i'd imagine as its Callaway its better than the cheap £15 one...

 

[Ethan]

Haven't read all the previous, so probably repeating many.

The average golfer never gets to single figures. Those that do seldom get there within a year.

That said, if you have the time and the inclination, then worth a shot. It will take a degree of natural talent, although I played off 8 or 9 for years, so not very much is needed, and the right sort of practice and coaching. I would focus on scoring rather than swinging. That means a reliable tee game and a sharp short game. Find a way of getting the ball in the fairway, then somewhere around the green, learn to chip and putt and you should do well. And play yourself in little games . Try a 3 club challenge, or teeing off with an iron and when practising, concentrate on your bad shots.

 

[Simbo]

Working on your putting indoor is largely about mechanics,how the carpet breaks doesn't matter!! get a putting lesson and try and ingrain good mechanics while in the house, then when you go to the course forget about them and concentrate on learning to read the green and develop good pace.
Although while I'm practising my putting on the green I use a mirror, it's inky for fine tuning. Trying to learn mechanics and green reading at the same time makes it more difficult. I split mine into 2 seperate parts.

 

[robert.redmile]

just bought one - couldn't bring myself to pay the 40 quid for the Callaway one, so spent a tenner on one from e bay.............

 

[turkish]

Will watch this with interest! My yearly aim is 28 to 18 which I think will be hard enough

 

[muttleee]

Been reading this thread with great interest. Really enthused to hear everyones positive comments. Good on the forum, good on Rob. Will be checking in to hear progress!

What's Clive Agran playing off these days..??

 

[Mr S Dog]

I'm also a friend of Rob's. I was playing sporadically for a few years before he decided to take it up last year and probably due to his infectious enthusiasm I have decided to have a real go at getting my own game sorted (joined my local golf club last week - I'm setting myself a target of 28 to 18 this year). I get a daily update from him on my way in to work about how his game is improving. He went from having a general interest to being obsessive in a matter of weeks and I have no doubt he seriously believes he can achieve this. A number have said he needs to play with golfers of the level he is looking to get to which unfortunately means I may not be playing as much with him this year.

 

[Slab]

just bought one - couldn't bring myself to pay the 40 quid for the Callaway one, so spent a tenner on one from e bay.............

Get two, if you don't have a putting mat in the office you're not a serious golfer!

 

[bigslice]

go for it i did 13 (think i was 24 to 11)in a season in fact it was within a 4 week period. so aye i reckon its achievable:whoo:

 

[robert.redmile]

Hi. Big day tomorrow. Course is back on normal yellow tees, and proper greens. Going off at 730 am to get first go at the greens.

Feeling good, and fairly confident of a good round- will be disappointed if I don't break 90, given how hard I've worked recently - hit around 1000 balls in practice in last week. And looking forward to putting into practice some of Bob rotella's tips about visualization, and confidence.

48 new balls arrived (titleist pro v1, I nearly passed out when I opened the parcel) plus 2 new books. Outfit is already selected for tomorrow ( grey woollen trouser, white polo, waterproof inner armour jacket, with footjoy city brogues in cream- those shoes are very gentlemanly and set off my outfit just right)

will post my card, and stats tomorrow. Thanks for all the support!

 

[Nlincsfinest]

And I have to put up with that for 4 hours. Well maybe more depending on how many of those balls you lose!! Wish me luck chaps!

 

[ADB]

Hi. Big day tomorrow. Course is back on normal yellow tees, and proper greens. Going off at 730 am to get first go at the greens.

Feeling good, and fairly confident of a good round- will be disappointed if I don't break 90, given how hard I've worked recently - hit around 1000 balls in practice in last week. And looking forward to putting into practice some of Bob rotella's tips about visualization, and confidence.

48 new balls arrived (titleist pro v1, I nearly passed out when I opened the parcel) plus 2 new books. Outfit is already selected for tomorrow ( grey woollen trouser, white polo, waterproof inner armour jacket, with footjoy city brogues in cream- those shoes are very gentlemanly and set off my outfit just right)

will post my card, and stats tomorrow. Thanks for all the support!

Is is a qualifier, or just practice?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Hi. Big day tomorrow. Course is back on normal yellow tees, and proper greens. Going off at 730 am to get first go at the greens.

Feeling good, and fairly confident of a good round- will be disappointed if I don't break 90, given how hard I've worked recently - hit around 1000 balls in practice in last week. And looking forward to putting into practice some of Bob rotella's tips about visualization, and confidence.

48 new balls arrived (titleist pro v1, I nearly passed out when I opened the parcel) plus 2 new books. Outfit is already selected for tomorrow ( grey woollen trouser, white polo, waterproof inner armour jacket, with footjoy city brogues in cream- those shoes are very gentlemanly and set off my outfit just right)

will post my card, and stats tomorrow. Thanks for all the support!

Need to see a piccie of that get up and especially those shoes

 

[Mr S Dog]

Good Luck, have an early night tonight. Knapper perhaps you could provide an independent commentary for us.

 

[robert.redmile]

No probs with the pics, I will be more than happy to show the attire. (The shoes are world class) ....